CAREFREE TRUTH
Letters from Readers & Events: 2/5/14
(Lyn's note: Please feel free to send us any pictures you'd like included. If your photos are for sale, let us know and we will put them under that category. We have a special section for that purpose, and have just added some art as well. Check out Tom Baker's photos for sale. He's the photographer who took that gorgeous photo in the Carefree Gardens Photo Contest that was both the judges' first pick and the public favorite. It's now featured on the Town of Carefree website, and will be the cover of the 2014 Gardens calendar that will be for sale later this summer at Carefree Town Hall. If anyone would like to buy a print of any of Herbert's photos, all profits will be donated to one of the local non-profit organizations.) Here's the link to this week's Pictures of the Week.
http://carefreetruth.com/Carefree_Truth/Photos_2-10-14.html
The latest edition of the Desert Foothills Chronicle.
Dear Ms. Hitchon:
Jo Gemmill, owner of the Carefree English Rose Tea Room, is hosting a fundraising event this Friday, February 7, to benefit the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women Campaign.
I know she has information posted about it on her Facebook page.
Friday is National Go Wear Red Day, so people all across the USA are supposed to wear red, so that attention is paid to the fact that Heart Disease is the # 1 cause of death of women...every 60 seconds, one woman dies of heart disease.
Friday is also the 10th anniversary of this campaign, and the Little Red Dress, symbol of the campaign, will be available for purchase for a donation of $ 5.00.
The Tea Room is hosting a luncheon, the menu has been adapted for heart-healthy attributes, red corvettes will be parked outside, and red balloons everywhere. There will be a volunteer guest speaker (me), talking about Women's Heart Health.
I know this is terribly short notice, but is there any way you can tap into the Facebook page's ad for this event and send it out to your subscribers?
Many thanks for your consideration!
Most sincerely,
Heidi Bonneau, RN, MS, CCA
Carefree, AZ 85377
480 488 4812
SAVE THE DATE!
Special Event
Friday February 7th, 2014
Join us for
National "Go Red for Women"
In association with the American Heart Association, we are proud to present a Heart Healthy Afternoon Tea!
Door Prizes, Heart Healthy delicious Afternoon Tea and learn how to save a life in the process! RED Corvettes are coming and RED hats are welcome! Don your best RED party outfit and support our fundraiser for Women with Heart Disease.
Wear RED for 20% discounts in our gift store!
Friday
Feb.7. 2014
From 10.am to 4pm
Heart Healthy Afternoon Tea
$35.00 per person (inc)
Support National "Go Red for Women Day" at the English Rose Tea Room
call for reservations
480 488 4812
some of our favorite REDS...
Yummy desserts, Valentine Teas and gifts for your "sweetheart" all to be found at the English Rose Tea Room. Made a Valentine reservation yet? Call us 480.488.4812
Psst! Did you miss our Downton Abbey event? Go to our Facebook Page and check out the video !
(Lyn's note: Graphics supplied by Jo Gemmill.)
We are pleased to announce that the entire agenda packet will now be posted to the Town website at www.carefree.org at least 24 hours prior to each meeting. In many cases it will be available even sooner. You may access and download the entire agenda packet electronically at no charge. If you would like to obtain a hard copy of the agenda packet, the cost will be fifty cents per page. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Kandace French - Town Clerk/Treasurer
Town of Carefree
8 Sundial Circle
PO Box 740
Carefree, AZ 85377
Phone: (480)488-3686
Fax: (480)488-3845
on this link for the FEATURE PERFORMER OF ALL, THE CHOCOLATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://news.citysuntimes.com/2014/01/28/carefree-fine-chocolate-fine-art-festival/
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
3rd ANNUAL CAREFREE FESTIVAL OF FINE CHOCOLATE and FINE ART & CRAFTS
Produced by Magic Bird Festivals and Presented by Sanderson Lincoln on Bell Road
FEBRUARY 13-16 201
Located in the Carefree Arizona Town Center Desert Gardens at 101 Easy Street, Carefree, Arizona 85377
Thursday, February 13
All Day Recorded Background Music presented by Master of Ceremonies, Dakota Kid
1pm – 2pm: Live performance by Dakota Kid, nostaligic Rock, Country & Western
Friday, February 14
11am – 11:45am: Dakota Kid, nostalgic Rock, Country & Western
12:30pm – 1:15pm: Stephanie Chacon, Cave Creek Singer-Songwriter
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm: Lauren Riley, local Cave Creek talent singing Classic Romantic Favorites
3pm - 4pm: Dakota Kid, nostalgic Rock, Country & Western
Saturday, February 15
11am – 11:45am: Dakota Kid, nostalgic Rock, Country & Western
1pm – 1:45pm: Stephanie Chacon, Cave Creek Singer-Songwriter
2:00pm – 2:45pm: Dakota Kid, nostaligic Rock, Country & Western
3pm – 4:30pm: Lauren Riley, local Cave Creek talent singing Classic Romantic Favorites
Sunday, February 16
10:30am - 11:30am: Dakota Kid, Spiritual, Rock, Country & Western
1pm - 2pm: Desert Cactus Kickers, Dancing Grannies Show
3:30pm – 4:30pm: Stephanie Chacon, Cave Creek Singer-Songwriter
Roberta Toombs Rechlin
Magic Bird Festivals
the art of fun
www.magicbirdfestivals.com
480-488-2014
P.O. Box 1803
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
Weekly Specials . . .
Donate to our MEDICAL fund to help cover the cost of her life changing surgery. Her condition is eyelid agenesis.
She is in constant pain due to no upper eyelids.
This causes
the hair to continuously scratch her eyes.
Her surgery
will take place in February. Overall cost will be
$1600.00
Please make checks out to FAR and on the memo line state MEDICAL FUND. Click here for online donation
Thank you for helping Kisa.
VOLUNTEERS
Always needed at the Rescue and the Resale Boutique.
BOUTIQUE HOURS
Monday 10-5
Tuesday 10-7
Wednesday 10-5
Thursday 10-7
Friday 10-5
Saturday 10-5
Sunday - CLOSED
Dear customers,
GIANT winter
clearance...inside and out. Lots of $2.00 racks
out back.
Women's Department
SHOES
50% OFF
Men's Department
Golf Shirts
50% OFF
Housewares
ANYTHING CLEAR
50% OFF
This is the start of our clearing out the Winter items and making room for the Spring specials.
Sincerely,
Krisie Quinn-Warner
Manager
Foothills Animal Rescue Resale Boutique
Manager's Special changes daily!
Now open Tuesday and Thursday until 7pm
Save
25%
ALL JEWELRY including specialty items.
Just in time for Valentine's Day
Must bring coupon.
2014 Cave Creek Museum Author's Month
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Celebrate Author's Month!
Invitation to Write
February 1, 2014
Hello again Museum Friends and Supporters!
As you may know February is Author's Month at the Museum. We hope that many of you will attend one of our four scheduled talks including this afternoon with Patrick Grady.
And to help celebrate and promote Author's Month we thought it might be fun and interesting to invite you to become an author too!
Do you have a story from the past that you would like to share? Your story can be about a person, family, event, incident, building, or relic, to name just a few ideas.
How much should you write? If you have a newsletter handy, you can get an idea of what works. The maximum length should be no more than one page (assume MS Word, 12 pt font for reference).
We will post stories on our website after February 15 and notify you when they are available. If you would like to include a photo, please insert the following sentence(s) in your email. "You have my permission to post the attached photo." And if you know the name of the photographer, also add this sentence. "This photo was taken by (insert name)."
The Museum will review all submissions and determine which get posted. The Museum reserves the right to make minor edits.
Be sure to let us know if you'd like to remain anonymous.
Please send us your stories by February 15th. Email them to info@cavecreekmuseum.com.
In closing, we hope that you have some fun with Author's Month either by attending a talk, or by becoming an author yourself, or both!
Thank you!
As you know, there are many ways to support the Museum. Bring a friend, relative or visitor to the Museum. Attend an event, become a volunteer or make a donation.
Cave Creek Museum is proud to preserve the history of the Desert Foothills.
Evelyn Johnson
Executive Director
ALOHA LUAU
When: Thursday, February 13, 2014
Where: Grayhawk Golf Club Fairway House 8620 E Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale
Media contact: Nedra Williams 480-773-3753 nedrawilliams@cox.net
Aloha!
On Thursday, February 13, 2014, the Desert Foothills Woman’s Club invites you to don your mumus and flowered shirts for a festive afternoon of authentic Hawaiian entertainment held at Grayhawk Golf Club’s Fairway House 8620 E Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale. Expressive hula dancers and other lively performances in The Big Kahuna Show performed by Kilali’s Polynesian Revue follow a memorable lunch catered by renown Grayhawk chefs. Get into the Aloha spirit with a flower in your hair or Hawaiian fashion, or dress in your favorite Haole outfit. Whatever your garb, don’t miss the fun of Aloha Luau!
A silent auction and lots of raffle prizes add to the afternoon’s excitement.
Tickets are $55, with proceeds benefitting student scholarships and area nonprofits such as Cave Creek Museum, Desert Foothills Library, Desert Foothills Land Trust, Foothills Caring Corps, Foothills Food Bank, and Horses Help. This year’s fundraising event is being graciously sponsored by Bankers Trust and Sagewood.
Desert Foothills Woman’s Club is exclusively charitable and educational, extending friendship to all women in the greater Desert Foothills area. DFWC has been in existence since 1960 meeting monthly for a luncheon and to hear a featured speaker of local interest. There are also groups for special interests such as journaling, painting, cards, bunco, movies, dinner groups, and short day trips.
Order your tickets today. For more details on the event or information on joining the Desert Foothills Woman’s Club call Nedra Williams at 480-773-3753.
(Cutline girls in grass skirts)Energy and joy are inescapable elements to the hula
(Cutline 2 girls) Wahines express Hawaiian tales in an elegant hula
(Cutline 5 women/neon palm tree) Nedra Williams, Kitty Duke, Sharon Gregory, Jane Heidel, & Renee Hodkinson are warming up for the Aloha Luau under neon palm trees!
Volunteer Orientation and Annual Meeting February 2014
Dear Lyn,
The Land Trust has started the new year with a bang! We have lots of great projects and events coming up with plenty of opportunities for all our donors, volunteers and ambassadors like you to participate.
Each year we strive to make it our most successful year and with your help and active involvement the Land Trust's community engagement and conservation goals are well within reach. We hope that you will join us at our Annual Meeting as we celebrate last year's successes and share our plans moving forward.
Thank you for your support. We look forward to seeing you at the Land Trust's upcoming events!
With a small staff and a huge mission, we rely on our wonderful volunteers to help us accomplish our goals. Our Volunteer Program is designed to directly involve the community in land conservation by offering opportunities for them to actively participate. The collective strength, skills, knowledge and experience of our volunteers allow us to acquire and steward more land, improve the quality of life for the communities we serve, and maintain the appeal of our landscape for residents and visitors alike. We invite you to join us in growing this important program!
If you, or people you know, are interested in becoming a volunteer please join us for one of our upcoming Volunteer Orientation sessions.
Saturday, February 1, 10:00am - 11:30am
Anthem Civic Building
3701 W. Anthem Way, Anthem 85086
Wednesday, February 4, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Desert Broom Library
29710 N. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek 85331
So that we may provide sufficient materials
please RSVP at mwarren@dflt.org or call 480.488.6131 x 2
"Volunteers don't get paid, not because they're worthless, but because they're priceless." - Sherry Anderson
Annual Meeting
Tuesday, February 11, 5:30 pm
Foothills Community Foundation - Holland Center
34250 N. 60th Street, Building B
Scottsdale, 85266
You are invited to attend our Annual Meeting for a presentation on the Land Trust's community partnerships and the efforts to conserve Daisy Mountain featuring guest speakers Jenna Kollings, Community Executive Officer for the Anthem Community Council and Alan Muller, President of the New River/Desert Hills Community Association. Representatives from the Land Trust will also present a recap of our 2013 successes and discuss the future of land conservation in our communities. Members will have the opportunity to vote on Board nominees and light refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there!
Focus on the Foothills
Join Desert Foothills Land Trust staff and Stewards, and other
knowledgeable professionals as we discover what makes this area so unique. From its abundant cultural and historical resources, to its plants and animals, the area surrounding the Carefree/Cave Creek/New River mountains provides an fascinating educational experience.
This course will include four, Saturday classes that will take us out on a different Desert Foothills Land Trust preserve each day.
Those who are interested in becoming more involved with the Land Trust by becoming a Steward, may elect to attend an additional final class.
March 8, 2014
Jewel of the Creek Preserve
Plant adaptations, mining history, desert riparian habitats
March 15, 2014
P.A. Seitts Preserve
History of homesteading, wildflowers
March 22, 2014
Preserve at the Cave
Archaeology, history
March 29, 2014
Lone Mountain Preserve
Geology, plants, wildflowers
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Optional Class for those interested in becoming hike leaders and/or Preserve Stewards.
April 5, 2014
Carefree Galloway Wash Preserve
Techniques of leading hikes and collecting data in the field
SPACE IS VERY LIMITED SO SIGN UP TODAY!
COST: $35 for all four classes and includes a DFLT water bottle, and refreshments
Click here to register or call 480.488.6131 x 3
In this Issue
Upcoming Volunteer Orientation Sessions
DFLT Annual Meeting
Focus on the Foothills Courses
Upcoming events, opportunities, and preserve tours
Saturday, February 1
10:00am - 11:30am
Volunteer Orientation
Anthem Civic Building
Contact mwarren@dflt.org to register or call 480-488-6131
Wednesday, February 4
5:30pm - 6:30pm Volunteer Orientation
Desert Broom Library
Contact mwarren@dflt.org to register or call 480-488-6131
Tuesday, February 11
5:30pm
DFLT Annual Meeting Foothills Community Foundation -
Holland Community Center
Saturday, February 15
9:00am
Preserve at the Cave Tour
Click for details and online registration.
Saturday, February 22
9:00am
H.B. Wallace Preserve at Lone Mountain Tour
Click for details and online registration.
Saturday, March 1
Hike at Jewel of the Creek Preserve for the Spur Cross Archaeology Expo 11:00am
Saturdays in March - Beginning on March 8th
Focus on the Foothills
Click here for details and online registration
Saturday March 29 and
Sunday March 30
Info booth at Arizona Game & Fish Outdoor Expo
Ben Avery Shooting Range
~and~
Info booth at Anthem Days
Anthem Community Park
Volunteers needed for both of these events.
Saturday, April 19
9:00am
Preserve at the Cave Tour
Click for details and online registration.
All Land Trust tours are free, but space is limited and reservations are required. Many hikes fill up, so register soon!
Preserve at the Cave
Quick Links
Desert Foothills Land Trust (www.dflt.org)
Become a Land Trust VOLUNTEER!
Archived e-newsletters are available here!
TASTE OF THE FOOTHILLS CELEBRATION
AND
CASH & CARING RAFFLE
THE FOOTHILLS CARING CORPS ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
MARCH 28 AT EL PEDREGAL IN SCOTTSDALE
CAREFREE/CAVE CREEK/N. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., (February 3, 2013) – This year’s 10th Annual Taste of the Foothills Celebration and Cash & Caring Raffle event is sure to be another crowd pleaser. Hosted by the Foothills Caring Corps, this non-profit event is a night filled with savory tastings from local eateries, as well as live music and entertainment.
This spring celebrate and help the Foothills Caring Corps at one of the largest fundraisers of the year. Admission to the event is $40 per person without a raffle ticket, or attendees can receive free admission for two adults, with the purchase of a Cash & Caring raffle ticket for $100.
The festivities take place from 5-9 p.m. Friday, March 28 at el Pedregal, 34505 N. Scottsdale Road, in Scottsdale. AFFINITY, a ten-piece band and musical mainstay for over 30 years, will perform live on stage.
Participating restaurants for the Taste of the Foothills include: Amaro Italiano Ristorante, The Boulders, Bryan’s Barbecue, Café Bink, Cibo e Vino, Harold’s, Janey’s Coffeehouse, and Venues Café.
A live auction and silent auction will also take place, featuring two exclusive getaways. The Andaz Napa Hotel offers a 3-night stay and airfare for two with VIP tours and wine tastings at three Napa Valley vineyards. Also on the auction block is a 3- night stay and airfare for two from the Charleston Place. The trip includes a private historical photo tour of Charleston, and dinner with wine pairings at the Charleston Grill.
Drawings from the much-anticipated Cash & Caring benefit raffle will be held throughout the evening with over $9,000 in cash prizes. Three winners will receive cash prizes.
Raffle tickets may be purchased for $100, three for $275 or eight for $500. Participants need not be present to win.
Admission and raffle tickets are on sale now and will be sold at the event. For tickets or information, call Foothills Caring Corps at 480-488-1105 or visit www.foothillscaringcorps.com.
The Taste of the Foothills and Cash & Caring Raffle ensures that the Caring Corps can continue its mission to promote independence and provide programs for elderly neighbors in the community.
Foothills Caring Corps Executive Director, Debbra Determan, encourages the community to take part in a good cause as the proceeds will benefit the volunteer-based non-profit.
The Foothills Caring Corps provides vital services that include mobile meals, medical transportation, handicapped accessible van transportation, respite and caregiver relief, wellness programs, shopping trips, social opportunities, a medical loan closet, friendly visits, administrative and handyman assistance.
In 2013, the organization’s volunteers donated more than 41,000 hours to assist residents throughout Carefree, Cave Creek, North Scottsdale, North Phoenix and other areas within Maricopa County.
For tickets and more information, call the Foothills Caring Corps at 480-488-1105.
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(Event Calendar Brief)
10th Annual Taste of the Foothills Celebration and Cash & Caring Raffle
Who: The Foothills Caring Corps
When: 5 – 9 p.m., Friday, March 28, 2014.
Where: El Pedregal, 34505 N.Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale.
Admission: $40 per person or free admission for two adults, with purchase of a Cash & Caring raffle ticket for $100.
What: Food and wine tasting, live music, live and silent auctions to benefit the non-profit Foothills Caring Corps.
Cash & Caring Raffle: Tickets are on sale now and will be available at the event. Tickets can be purchased for $100 each, three for $275, and eight for $500. Three winners will be awarded cash prizes.
Information: Call 480-488-1105 or visit www.foothillscaringcorps.com.
February 1, 2014
6th ANNUAL
"PASTA FOR PAWS"
FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT
FOOTHILLS ANIMAL RESCUE
We're pleased to announce that our signature fundraising event, "Pasta for Paws" will be held on April 3, 2014 from 6 - 9pm. Come join us for a night of pasta, fabulous silent auction items, balloon pops and fun with your fellow friends and animal lovers!
BACK TO TRADITION......
We are also pleased to announce that in 2014 we will be returning to the place where it all started - Harold's Corral in Cave Creek. We've had some good times there in previous years and we look forward to seeing you out at this iconic Cave Creek establishment.
GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!!!
Tickets are just $25 and will be available for purchase at our Shelter, located at 23030 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale (west side of the road, south of Pinnacle Peak). Balloon Pops will be sold at $10 each - all balloon pop items are valued at $10 or greater.
Tickets can also be purchased online starting Monday at www.foothillsanimal.org
If you have a silent auction donation, or wish to donate gift certificates
for the balloon pop prizes, please contact Eddie Nichols at 602-326-8510
or eddie.nichols@foothillsanimal.org. A tax donation receipt will be
made available. We thank you, and the animals thank you!
STAY CONNECTED
THE CAREFREE CAVE CREEK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTS
ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCE
AWARDS CEREMONY
Thursday, March 27, 2014
CAREFREE/CAVE CREEK, Ariz., (January 30, 2014) – On Thursday, March 27, the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual awards ceremony at the Carefree Resort & Conference Center, 37220 N. Mule Train Road, Carefree from 8-10 a.m.
The Celebration of Excellence Awards includes a breakfast buffet in the Opera House and costs $25 per person. This year’s guest speaker is Dr. Connie Mariano, also known as the White House doctor. She will discuss the importance of setting both business and personal goals and the significance of inspiration and perseverance in executing them.
Executive Director, Patty Villeneuve, says, “The chamber looks forward to this event every year to honor those truly exceptional members of the community.” The event salutes chamber members, businesses and volunteers of distinction.
Those interested in attending the Chamber’s Annual Celebration of Excellence Awards must RSVP by Friday, March 21 by calling 480-488-3381.
This year’s award nominees include:
Business of the Year
Animal Health Services
Ace Hardware
Rubbish Works
UPS Store
Entrepreneur of the Year
Dr. Cliff Faver – Animal Health Services
Shelly Spence – Images AZ Magazine
Lisa Hamm – Blue Ribbon Awards
Howard Bertram – Bertram Signs & Graphics
Golden TEE Award – (Time, Energy & Effort)
Jennifer McGirr
Evelyn Johnson
Bob Fearnside
Steele Moran
Community Award
Desert Foothills Library
Silver Spur Award
Steve Woods – Tech 4 Life
